Campus & Community

Timothy J. Ley, MD, a professor of medicine and of genetics at WashU Medicine, led the team that sequenced the first cancer genome. The American Philosophical Society is the nation’s oldest learned society, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743.

WashU architecture student Huda Abdesumad, a Pershing Fellow at Great Rivers Greenway, says the experience has allowed her to bridge her local roots with her career aspirations.

Kennedy Reed, a PhD candidate at WashU Medicine, died Aug. 4 following a car accident. She was 26. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Aug. 13.

WashU has begun the search for its next executive vice chancellor and chief financial officer. David J. Gray, the current executive vice chancellor for finance, will complete his service in 2027.

A new master’s degree in artificial intelligence engineering will be offered at WashU McKelvey Engineering starting in fall 2027.

WashU Law’s judicial clerkship program continues to grow. Graduates clerk for judges across the country, with placements in 36 states and every federal circuit, including the Virgin Islands, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

The WashU Arboretum held its inaugural docent training, bringing together a wide variety of individuals to support future outreach and educational programming. Eventually, the docents will lead tours for the community.

Amy Bantle has been appointed as WashU’s vice chancellor for marketing and communications and chief marketing and communications officer, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Her appointment began Aug. 4.

The Division of Student Affairs is now the Division of Student Success. The name is new, but the mission is not, said Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student success.

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has awarded St. Louis Impact Fund grants to advance regional priorities. Students will partner with the St. Louis Science Center, Monarch Immigration Services, Seed St. Louis and other nonprofits.